Dogs

The registration period runs from November 1 to October 31 the following year.

When registering your dog, please consider the following:

Updating your contact details (address, telephone number and dog status) if recently changed, you must inform the Shire within 28 days.

If you have relocated to Shark Bay you can exchange your current registration tag for a Shark Bay tag at no additional cost.

Proof of sterilisation and micro-chipping is required, sterilisation certificates are provided by your veterinary surgeon for this purpose. The sighting of a tattoo ear insignia denoting a sterilised dog is also accepted.

Failure to register your dog can lead to an 'on the spot' fine of $200. Dogs can be registered at the Shire Office, 65 Knight Terrace Denham.

1080 Baits - Department of Parks and Wildlife

There are many places in Shark Bay where pets are not permitted or are only allowed under certain conditions. These are summarized below. Guide dogs with visually impaired people are exceptions and are permitted in areas managed by Parks and Wildlife. Be aware that poison baits are scattered throughout areas where pets are not permitted.

Restricting dogs and cats in national parks and reserves is for the protection of native wildlife and consideration of other park users. A 1080 poison baiting program is underway to control feral cats and foxes because of their devastating impacts on native species. The 1080 poison used does not harm native wildlife but is lethal to dogs and cats. Warning signs are placed prominently around baited areas and there is a 5km buffer zone around Denham.